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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Flashman decide to stand for at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) The buccaneers.
(b) Senate.
(c) Parliament.
(d) The trade union.

2. Why does Flashman want to become a politician?
(a) It is a quiet life.
(b) It is exciting.
(c) It would be fun.
(d) It is a lot of money.

3. What does Lincoln take Flashman aside to talk about?
(a) The navy.
(b) The class revolution.
(c) Slavery.
(d) The British government.

4. In what Scottish town did Flashy meet Elspeth?
(a) Paisley.
(b) East Kilbride.
(c) Bellshill.
(d) Dunblane.

5. In what country will the women's value increase if they are pregnant?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Jamaica.
(c) America.
(d) Cuba.

6. How does Spring react when he sees Looney urinating on the gruel?
(a) He breaks his leg.
(b) He shoots him.
(c) He flogs him.
(d) He throws him overboard.

7. What game does Bentick suggest they play?
(a) Croquet.
(b) Snooker.
(c) Cards.
(d) Billiards.

8. What does Flashman say his name is when he arrives in America?
(a) Dr. Arnold.
(b) Sgt. Kirk.
(c) Gen. Sullivan.
(d) Lt. Combs.

9. What kind of work does Crixus compare freeing slaves to?
(a) Charity work.
(b) Holy work.
(c) Humanitarian work.
(d) War work.

10. Who does Springer berate for his humanitarianism?
(a) Elspeth.
(b) Flashman.
(c) Comber.
(d) Looney.

11. Where does Crixus say Flashman can find the fastest route back to England?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Pittsburgh.
(c) New York.
(d) New Jersey.

12. What is the name of Spring's clipper?
(a) Balliol College.
(b) Bitter Moon.
(c) Catacomb.
(d) Blue Boy.

13. What do the U.S. Navy agents address Flashman as?
(a) Kirk.
(b) Comber.
(c) Flashy.
(d) Spring.

14. At what activity does Crixus tell Randolph Flashman has proven himself?
(a) Loving.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Smuggling.
(d) Socializing.

15. Why does Elspeth refuse to have sex with Flashman?
(a) She is having an affair.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She does not love him.
(d) She is too tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers Flashman sexual favors in this chapter?

2. What kind of refugees are starting to leave Europe?

3. What is the stone wall made of?

4. To what does Flashman compare the Balliol College?

5. What was the name of Flashman's school?

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